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Precisely as the United manager likely believed his fortune wasn't changing, his side secured Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in domestic football from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early rightfully went ahead through the French striker's repeated spot-kick. But they could not to convert superiority into goals and having failed to net versus Palace, Amorim's team countered with a rapid double via their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Disappointing Afternoon against Glasner's Side

It was a frustrating encounter finishing of a long week for Glasner, who observed his winger leave injured with a worrying issue prior to the break.

Ruben Amorim may have kept his feelings controlled as he headed down the tunnel immediately after the final whistle.

Tactical Changes

Amorim had played down parallels involving both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, while admitting that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the poor performance against 10-man Everton involved altering the flank players, including the young winger shifting to the right side while the Portuguese took over from Dorgu.

Initial Chances

Amorim's team probably recognized a chance to benefit given that they had additional preparation time and almost went ahead after 43 seconds.

A lengthy throw-in generated disorder in the Palace area however incredibly the ex-United shot-stopper made a close-range stop on his goalline to deny Casemiro.

Home Side's Dominance

The narrow escape served as a wake-up call for Glasner's men after the early kick-off that was scheduled by the television schedulers.

Quickly opportunities began to come thick and fast. Following wasted numerous attempts in midweek, it appeared it might not be the Frenchman's match when he twice dragged efforts missing the goal inside the opening 15 minutes.

Breakthrough

Yet amid days during discussions about the striker's new deal faced delays, it was the France international who provided the first goal.

Another precise pass from the England international enticed the young Frenchman into the challenge following an earlier a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, the young defender had to trip Mateta within the 18-yard area.

Second Half Turnaround

Palace's shot-stopper came out in a baseball cap to block the sun from the setting sun but he will be disappointed enabling Amorim's team to level the score after the restart.

Palace were caught napping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece allowing the forward to bring under control while turning simultaneously to produce a shot that flew into the net.

Match-Winning Strike

After enduring a goalmouth scramble when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their afternoon got even better moments after as the Dutch attacker was tripped near the 18-yard line by Marc Guéhi.

There was a moment's hesitation among the defenders during Fernandes' delivery the free-kick to Mount and that allowed him to defeat the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Three Points

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to call on, Palace could barely muster additional opportunities allowing Amorim's team to see out a crucial victory that means United move above Palace to sixth position.